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Major Presidential gaffe or mere translation blunder?

Published in February 27th, 2008

Posted by philippa in Translation blunders and linguistic gaffes

Whilst I enjoy the blissful first days of freelancing, optimistically arranging my new stationery on my desk and honing my business skills before the real work begins, it would seem that across the channel feelings are turning a little sour. Nicolas Sarkozy, President of France, has provided the world’s media and Francophiles such as myself [...]

How I’m feeling this week…

Published in February 26th, 2008

Posted by philippa in Freelancing

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This is me on the Inca Trail last year, having just climbed Warmiwañuska at 4215m altitude and in rather wet conditions…it was a very tough climb but the satisfaction of completing it was a huge reward. I am likening this experience (in the metaphysical sense of course) to my long-awaited departure from the world of [...]

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I am a freelance language professional living in London, UK. This blog traces my progress as I face new and exciting challenges in my career. I am interested in monitoring how the translation profession, and the languages industry as a whole, evolve and shape an ever-changing global linguistic picture.

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